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Nutrition & weight management

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Helping overweight and obese customers to lose weight can change and save lives. Here's how pharmacy can help individuals make small lifestyle changes that are safe and sustainable

13 Sep 2023

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Government ploughs £40m into semaglutide GP pilot

Sunak wants to expand access to Wegovy and potentially other weight loss drugs

07 Jun 2023

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The big issue

Numbers of the obese and overweight continue to grow, yet the Government has delayed its planned obesity strategy measures, angering many health experts

02 Jan 2023

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NPA listens to those living with obesity to build on services

The NPA gave an update on its support with obesity services at the Pharmacy Show yesterday

17 Oct 2022

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Expand NHS health checks in pharmacies to tackle obesity, report says

Five recommendations were made in the report, which was funded by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.

16 Mar 2022

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NICE makes landmark decision on new weight loss drug

Semaglutide, or Wegovy, is now recommended by NICE under new draft guidelines.

08 Feb 2022

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Rowlands pilots new weight loss service in 100 stores

Rowlands launches a new diet awareness campaign to tie in with new service.

04 Feb 2022

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His is heavy, he's our brother

Most UK adults are overweight. How far can an NHS digital solution help?

10 Jan 2022

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Hospitals faced over one million obesity-related admissions

Hospitals in England had to deal with more than one million admissions where obesity was a factor in 2019-20.

19 May 2021

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Calorie labelling to be introduced on restaurant menus

Large restaurant businesses with over 250 employees in England to display the calorie information of non-prepacked food and soft drinks.

13 May 2021

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70 per cent of people unaware of ultra-processed foods

Some 70 per cent of people have not heard of the term 'ultra-processed foods' despite many trying to cut back on processed foods. 

15 Apr 2021

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The weight is over

Covid-19 has focused attention on the danger of excess weight, so it could be time to review your approach to weight management

21 Jan 2021

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17-year weight study points to crucial role

Weight management role highlighted in 17-year study

09 Jun 2020

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Let's talk about weight

Weight management services more than double what someone will lose. We look at what’s available, and a best practice pharmacy service 

05 Feb 2020

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